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Cheapism's editors recommend the best cheap Pasadena restaurants on foursquare. Here is the complete list:

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Ix Tapa Cantina

119 E Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91105

Neighborhood: Pasadena
Phone #: 626-304-1000
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This popular cheap Pasadena Restaurant's happy hour is from 4-7pm daily, and has such specials as $2 tacos, $3 bacon wrapped hot dogs, $3 nachos, and $4 tostadas. There's also an array of drink specials as well.

Gyu-Kaku

70 W Green St
Pasadena, CA 91105

Neighborhood: Pasadena
Phone #: 626-405-4842
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This Japanese drinking bar offers 50% off large sake bottles on Tuesdays. They also have a huge menu of over 20 items under $5 during happy hour, from 9-11 every night. They also offer $7 pitchers.

Blue Ocean Restaurant

1412 South Garfield Avenue
Alhambra, CA 91801

Neighborhood: Alhambra
Phone #: 626-289-3018

This dim sum spot is known to feed a person plentifully for only $10. With most of the menu priced at around $2 for dishes like the dried shrimp rice dumplings, the menu is affordable and diverse.

101 Noodle Express

1408 East Valley Boulevard
Alhambra, CA 91801

Neighborhood: Alhambra
Phone #: 626-300-8654

With 25 different types of dumplings, this Chinese spot is something different. And the famous Shandong-style beef roll, a burrito-like meal that’s massive, is just $6.75.

Magnolia Lounge

492 South Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101

Neighborhood: Pasadena
Phone #: 626-584-1126
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Mondays from 4:30-close and Tues-Fri from 4:30-7:30pm, diners can grab an array of happy hour specials, such as $5-$7 wells and martinis. Beers are $2-$3 off, and all food items are 30% off on Mondays at this cheap Pasadena restaurant.

Wine Detective

146 S. Lake St. #109
Pasadena, CA 91101

Neighborhood: Pasadena
Phone #: 626-792-9936
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With house wines for only $5 and 25% off the entire food menu, Monday-Friday from 4-7pm, this spot is a favorite for winos. They even have a pay as you go feature so you can load up a card with money and get 1-2oz pours of wine.

Pop Champagne and Dessert Bar

33 E Union Street
Pasadena, CA 91103

Neighborhood: Pasadena
Phone #: 626-795-1295
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From 4-7pm on Wed-Sat, patrons can grab Bellinis for $4.00, draft beer for $4.00, Miller High Life for $3.00, Mimosas for $4.00, and wine by the glass for $5.00, not to mention the many desserts available.

Jake’s Billiards

38 West Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105

Neighborhood: Pasadena
Phone #: 626-568-1602

Every day there's a different happy hour special at this local favorite. On Sunday and Saturday all day there are $2 domestic pints. Mon-Wed offers the same deal from 4-7pm and 11pm-2am.

The Boulevard

3199 E Foothill Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107

Neighborhood: Pasadena
Phone #: 626-356-9304
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This local hangout offers happy hour every day, from 4-8pm. The specials include $3.25 domestic draft beer, $4.25 well drinks, $5.25 call drinks, and $7.25 premium drinks.

Bodega Wine Bar

260 E. Colerado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91101

Neighborhood: Pasadena
Phone #: 626-793-4300
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Located inside the Paseo Colorado Center, grab a $5 glass of wine or a $3 beer from 4-7 pm. There is also a discounted appetizer menu. The same specials exist Sunday nights after 10pm.

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